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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Rickd on January 14, 2012, 02:24:02 pm

Title: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: Rickd on January 14, 2012, 02:24:02 pm

This is the third bow like this I`ve made..Its Shagbark hickory 51" nock to nock 2" wide  tapering to 1" at the nock..The others I made came in 50ish pounds at 26"...Question I have if I sinew back this bow can I get a draw length of 28" around 50#??
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Title: Re: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: JonW on January 14, 2012, 02:36:46 pm

I make mainly short bows but they will bend in the handle some. If you plan on keeping the handle stiff, I think 28" will be overstressing that length. IMO

Title: Re: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: Pat B on January 14, 2012, 03:26:27 pm

I agree with Jon. You are using a bulbous handle so it is pretty easy to get the handle to give a bit when you hit full draw.  Is the bow tillered now?

Title: Re: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: Rickd on January 14, 2012, 03:30:30 pm

No it isnt tillered now...I`ve just sanded and cleaned it up a bit...Guess I better stick with the 26" draw max and not back it with sinew

Title: Re: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: Pat B on January 14, 2012, 04:30:59 pm

26" would be pushing a hickory bow that short without sinew. Add sinew and tiller it to 26".

Title: Re: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: Rickd on January 14, 2012, 04:40:46 pm

Thanks Pat,will do

Title: Re: Question on tillering shagbark hickory bow
Post by: mullet on January 15, 2012, 12:33:50 am

 I think you could if you reflex the tips and deflex it coming out of the fades.